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For 600 years Dartmouth Castle has stood in a superb waterfront setting as the guardian of the Dart estuary. One of the most advanced fortresses of its day, the castle was brilliantly positioned to protect the homes and warehouses of Dartmouth's wealthy medieval merchants.
Visit the castle and take a journey through time. Explore the 14th century ruins of the 'Fortalice'. These Fortifications were built by Hawley, one of Dartmouth's most colourful merchants who is thought to have been the inspiration for The Shipman in Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales'. There are other tales of the castle to discover on your journey from the Tudor period and the Civil War to World War II. You can experience the sights and sounds of the great guns being fired in the fully re-created Victorian gun battery.
Dartmouth Castle is an ideal place to watch the river and picnic in surroundings of exceptional beauty. Why not travel to the castle by water? Take the castle ferry from Dartmouth along the beautiful wooded banks of the River Dart to the landing stage close to the castle.
General Information:
- Parking (pay and display, not English Heritage)
- Picnic spot
- Guide dogs only
- Shop
- Very limited disabled access
- Toilets and refreshments (not English Heritage)
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Opening Times
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(2011 times)
1st April to 30th June: Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm. 1st July to 31st August: Daily 10.00am - 18.00pm. 1st to 30th September: Daily 10.00am - 17.00pm. 1st to 31st October: Daily 10.00am - 16.00pm. 2nd November to 30th March: Daily 10.00am - 16.00pm. Closed 24th - 26th December and 1st January. |
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Admission Charges
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(2011 prices)
Adult £4.70. Concession £4.20. Child 5-15yrs £2.80. Child under 5yrs Free. U5s free English Heritage Members Free. |
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Directions
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By Car: 1 mile SE of Dartmouth off B3205. Narrow approach road. By Train: Paignton Station (8 miles via Ferry). Local - Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway. By Ferry: From Totnes subject to tides and foot ferry from Dartmouth (seasonal), located on the south-west coastal path. |
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Dartmouth Castle Postcode for SatNav: TQ6 0JN |
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Nearby Attractions
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Brixham Heritage Museum
(4 Miles)*
The Brixham Heritage Museum and History Society was founded in 1958 for the purpose of recording, saving and displaying the heritage of the historic town and fishing port. |
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Paignton Zoo
(4 Miles)*
With three thousand animals, five different habitats and acres of activities you're in for a great day out at Paignton Zoo in Devon. |
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Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company
(5 Miles)*
Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company operate a range of services crossing the stunning south Devon countryside and coastline providing the ultimate opportunity to explore this vast area of outstanding natural beauty. |
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